See Kanazawa your own way and at your own pace by chartering a vehicle for the day. Select a limousine, van, or bus for your private group (a maximum of 15 people) and decide whether or not to be accompanied by a local guide ... More info ›

See Kanazawa your own way and at your own pace by chartering a vehicle for the day. Select a limousine, van, or bus for your private group (a maximum of 15 people) and decide whether or not to be accompanied by a local guide. Set your own route according to your own interests and see the best that Kanazawa has to offer.

Your day begins with a 9am pickup from your hotel or another centrally located point in Kanazawa. Greet your driver — and guide, if selected — and plan your route. Your private tour is entirely customizable according to the interests of you and your travel companions.

Recommended spots:

KenrokuenLocated next to Kanazawa Castle, the Kenrokuen garden is considered one of the top three most beautiful gardens in Japan. Visitors can enjoy a variety of trees and flowers that change colors throughout seasons.

Kanazawa CastleKanazawa's symbolic icon, Kanazawa Castle was built in 1583. The well-restored castle is worth visiting to see the traditional skills of Japanese carpenters who carefully put the building together without the use of any nails.

Omicho MarketLocated in the center of the city of Kanazawa, Omicho Market has been the largest fish market in Kanazawa since the Edo period (1615 - 1868). The market is filled with more than 200 specialty shops and is a great place to stop by for a fresh seafood lunch.

Your tour concludes with a drop-off back at the original departure point.

Kanazawa is known for well-preserved Edo-era(from 17th century) districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. At Edo era, Kanazawa was the best 5 cities in Japan such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya ... More info ›

Kanazawa is known for well-preserved Edo-era(from 17th century) districts, art museums and regional handicrafts. At Edo era, Kanazawa was the best 5 cities in Japan such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. There are so many to see and feel based on their culture! Let's explore Kanazawa with our private guide!!

This tour's highlights are as follows. Visit many important sightseeing spots in Kanazawa in one day! You could feel Edo(17-19th century) atmosphere about garden, district and craftsmanship. Then you could learn the Japanese history and culture with our friendly and knowledgeable guide!Your itinerary is as follows. You meetup at your hotel lobby with our guide. Then your private tour starts. At first, move to Ninja temple which is built on 17th century. At that time here was used as fort. After that we move to Omicho market and check regional seafood and vegetables. Then we move to Higashi Chaya-gai, traditional atmosphere district. At there, you could see Gold flake shop. Kanazawa is well known for great gold, so let's find secret.At last we move to Kenrokuen garden, which is known for one of Japanese the best three gardens, and finish our highlight tour. This tour is private customized tour, so please feel free to let us know your request!

This is a one-day, 7-hour tour around Hokuriku's first castle town, "Kanazawa," with a local guide.Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century ... More info ›

This is a one-day, 7-hour tour around Hokuriku's first castle town, "Kanazawa," with a local guide.Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century. After Edo (Tokyo) and Osaka, alongside the big cities of the scale after Kyoto, it is said that there was this. The samurai city formed around the castle as a vibrant merchant city, and a temple town which was arranged to protect the castle. The atmosphere of the castle town still remains as a place where Japanese culture is beautifully on display.

After departure from your accommodation, this tour will visit Omicho market first. Omicho market is popular as the kitchen of Kanazawa citizens where seasonal fish and fruits gather, and it can be said that the crabs caught in the Sea of Japan face quite the fate, for it is here where the crabs are lined up, and then also the locally sourced fruit and oden's you can eat while walking around. You can enjoy this scene at your leisure.
Next to Omicho market, you will visit Kanazawa Castle. Kanazawa castle, which is a symbol of Kaga Hyakumanges, was built in 1583 by Toshiie Maeda in full scale and was placed as a residence of 14 Maeda family of Kaga clan until 1869. All buildings other than Ishikawa gate and 30 Nagaya (row houses) have disappeared due to repeated fires, but since 1996 the public has benefited from Kanazawa Castle Park. In 2001, historical buildings were faithfully restored as best possible based on old pictures and old documents. The landscape has once again been revived for the present age.
After lunch, you will visit Kenrokuen. Kenrokuen is one of the three famous Japanese national gardens, listed along with Mito Kairakuen and Okayama Korakuen. The garden boasts a beautiful appearance during every season, and the stunning winter snow hanging together with the famous Koji lanterns in Kanazawa. This is both a symbol and a must-see for Kanazawa sightseeing.
At the end of the tour, you will visit Suzuki Daisenkan from Kenrokuen by way of Honda Forest Park. Suzuki Daisetsu Museum is a spot infused with the thoughts of a world-famous Buddhist philosopher, Suzuki Daisetsu, born Kanazawa, who made Zen culture widely known abroad. Further, Mr. Yoshio Taniguchi is represented here. He is famous for designing large portions of the New York Museum of Modern Art, in particular the extension and renovation of MoMA in 2004, consisting of three buildings, the "entrance building", the "exhibition building", the "thought space building." Here, various representations have been constructed. In the exhibits, it appears as though you passes through a long and narrow corridor that leads to a different space. There is freedom to think and feel as you wish, to touch, watch, and see things as they appear to you, as there is no formal explanation. There is also a space for the various world views of Zen, including the biggest attraction, "the garden of water glasses." Here there is a mysterious charm that draws in the visitor for whatever purpose that might be.

This is a one-day, 7-hour private tour around Kanazawa to our Muslim friends!
Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century ... More info ›

This is a one-day, 7-hour private tour around Kanazawa to our Muslim friends!
Kanazawa is said to be the origin of the city that Kanazawa Mido used as a base of missionary work in Honjyo in the middle of the 16th century. Later in the 16th century, Maeda Toshiya established Kanazawa castle in this area, and since then it developed as the castle town of Kaga Hyakumaishi, prospering from the 17th century during the Edo era to the end of the 19th century. After Edo (Tokyo) and Osaka, alongside the big cities of the scale after Kyoto, it is said that there was this. The samurai city formed around the castle as a vibrant merchant city, and a temple town which was arranged to protect the castle. The atmosphere of the castle town still remains as a place where Japanese culture is beautifully on display.

After departure from your accommodation, this tour will visit Omi-machi market first. Omi-machi market is popular as the kitchen of Kanazawa citizens where seasonal fish and fruits gather, and it can be said that the crabs caught in the Sea of Japan face quite the fate, for it is here where the crabs are lined up, and then also the locally sourced fruit and oden's you can eat while walking around. You can enjoy this scene at your leisure.
Next to Omi-machi market, you will visit Kanazawa Castle. Kanazawa castle, which is a symbol of Kaga Hyakumanges, was built in 1583 by Toshiie Maeda in full scale and was placed as a residence of 14 Maeda family of Kaga clan until 1869. All buildings other than Ishikawa gate and 30 Nagaya (row houses) have disappeared due to repeated fires, but since 1996 the public has benefited from Kanazawa Castle Park. In 2001, historical buildings were faithfully restored as best possible based on old pictures and old documents. The landscape has once again been revived for the present age.
After lunch, you will visit Kenrokuen. Kenrokuen is one of the three famous Japanese national gardens, listed along with Mito Kairakuen and Okayama Korakuen. The garden boasts a beautiful appearance during every season, and the stunning winter snow hanging together with the famous Koji lanterns in Kanazawa. This is both a symbol and a must-see for Kanazawa sightseeing.
At the end of the tour, you will visit Suzuki Daisenkan from Kenrokuen by way of Honda Forest Park. Suzuki Daisetsu Museum is a spot infused with the thoughts of a world-famous Buddhist philosopher, Suzuki Daisetsu, born Kanazawa, who made Zen culture widely known abroad. Further, Mr. Yoshio Taniguchi is represented here. He is famous for designing large portions of the New York Museum of Modern Art, in particular the extension and renovation of MoMA in 2004, consisting of three buildings, the "entrance building", the "exhibition building", the "thought space building." Here, various representations have been constructed. In the exhibits, it appears as though you passes through a long and narrow corridor that leads to a different space. There is freedom to think and feel as you wish, to touch, watch, and see things as they appear to you, as there is no formal explanation. There is also a space for the various world views of Zen, including the biggest attraction, "the garden of water glasses." Here there is a mysterious charm that draws in the visitor for whatever purpose that might be. With a local guide who loves Kanazawa and caters to our Muslim visitors, you are sure to have a very pleasant day exploring this Samurai city!

Dress up like a Samurai and express your bravery! Come to our facility, located near to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, and get ready for a photo shoot using a Samurai Armor. This activity includes the dressing experience (full armor), three shots taken by a professional photographer and one printed photo of your choice. Optionally, you can pay an extra fee to order more shots, printed photos or photo data.

Dress up like a Samurai and express your bravery! Come to our facility, located near to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, and get ready for a photo shoot using a Samurai Armor. This activity includes the dressing experience (full armor), three shots taken by a professional photographer and one printed photo of your choice. Optionally, you can pay an extra fee to order more shots, printed photos or photo data.

Arrive at our facilities by yourself (no transport provided). Choose a Samurai Armor that you would like to dress. Get dressed with the help of our staff. The Samurai Armor is composed of a kabuto helmet, chest armor, armored sleeves, kusazuri, armored skirt and calf protection. Come to our open studio and pose for our photographer (three shots). While your photos are edited, you can take some selfies freely at our Café. Chose one from the three final edited photos and get a printed version of it. Choose an optional service if you want (extra prints, data etc.). Undress. Your Samurai Armor Photo Shoot ends here.

Dress up like a Samurai and discover another side of Kanazawa. Come to our facility, located near to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, and get ready for a photo shoot using a Samurai Kimono. This activity includes the dressing experience (traditional kimono that samurai used in daily life), four photo shots taken by a professional photographer, two printed photos of your choice and 2 photo data ... More info ›

Dress up like a Samurai and discover another side of Kanazawa. Come to our facility, located near to Kenrokuen Garden and Kanazawa Castle, and get ready for a photo shoot using a Samurai Kimono. This activity includes the dressing experience (traditional kimono that samurai used in daily life), four photo shots taken by a professional photographer, two printed photos of your choice and 2 photo data. Optionally, you can pay an extra fee to order more shots, printed photos or photo data.

Arrive at our facilities by yourself (no transport provided). Choose a Samurai Kimono that you would like to dress. Get dressed with the help of our staff. The Samurai Kimono is composed of a kimono robe, an obi sash, hakama pants and footwear. Come to our open studio and pose for our photographer (four shots). While your photos are edited, you can take some selfies freely at our Café. Choose two from the four final edited photos to get printed and two to get the data (you can choose the same if you want). Choose an optional service if you want (extra prints, extra data etc.). Undress. Your Samurai Kimono Photo Shoot ends here.